Atractus medusa
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| Atractus medusa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Atractus |
| Species: | A. medusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Atractus medusa | |
Atractus medusa is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to northwestern South America.[2]
The specific name, medusa, refers to the Greek mythological female monster, Medusa, who had venomous snakes for hair.[3]: 175
Geographic distribution
Habitat
Behavior
Atractus medusa is terrestrial.[1]
